Shahid Kapoor starrer ‘Jersey’ to release on November 5

Mumbai, Jan 17 : Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor starrer Jersey is all set for a Diwali release.It is scheduled to hit the theatres on November 5.

Shahid made the announcement on Instagram.He shared a picture dressed in a cricket uniform.

"JERSEY releasing in theatres this DIWALI 5th November 2021.The triumph of the human spirit.

A journey I am so very proud of.This ones for the TEAM ." he wrote alongside the image.Shahids upcoming sports drama is a Hindi remake of a Telugu hit of the same name.

The Hindi version is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who had also helmed the 2019 original.It also stars Mrunal Thakur.

The story is about a talented but failed cricketer named Arjun, who decides to make a comeback in his late thirties and play for India, in order to fulfil his sons wish.